Good Samaritans catch suspect after 76-year-old is robbed

HARRINGTON, Del. (AP) — Delaware State Police say bystanders and an off-duty trooper chased and held a robbery suspect after he allegedly stole money from a 76-year-old vendor at the fairgrounds.

The agency said in a news release that the incident occurred Saturday afternoon in Harrington. Troopers say the victim was selling food and beverages from a cart at an auction to raise money for the Burrsville Ruritan Club.

Police say a man grabbed money from the victim's hand and tried to run, but the victim held on and both men fell to the ground.

Authorities say the suspect eventually got the money and tried to run away, but the victim, two bystanders and an off-duty trooper chased him and caught him.

Thirty-year-old Brandon A. Givens of Seaford was arrested and charged with robbery.